Douglas County Judges Seek Re-Election

Judge George Glonek

Douglas County Circuit Court Judges George Glonek and Kelly Thimm have announced they will both seek re-election in the upcoming spring election April 7. Judge Glonek has presided over Douglas County Circuit Court Branch 2 since Oct. 28, 2002. He was appointed by the Governor following the death of Judge Joseph A. McDonald several months earlier. Glonek was then subsequently elected as judge in 2003 and 2009. Judge Thimm presides over Douglas County Circuit Court Branch 1, and was elected to the bench in 2009 after former Judge Michael T. Lucci. Lucci had served on the circuit court for 24 years. The current terms for both Thimm and Glonek expire July 31, 2015.

Judge Kelly Thimm

Judge Glonek believe that he and Thimm make a good team, stating, “We share a passion for justice and a commitment to this community,”   Judge Thimm added, “We hope to continue to have the privilege to serve the residents of this county as members of our local judiciary.”

Both Glonek and Thimm were raised in Superior and each graduated from Superior High School. Following high school, Glonek attended Marquette University where he received his undergraduate degree and his law degree with honors. Thimm received his Bachelor of Arts degree from the University of Minnesota and his law degree from the University of Wisconsin Law School.

“The judges are very professional people and excellent to work with for those of us in law enforcement,” said Douglas County Sheriff Tom Dalbec. You can meet the judges this Friday between 4 p.m. and 6 p.m. at the law offices of Cirilli, Gondik and Zuber, 1215 Belknap Street in Superior.